2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 120 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska — August 5, 2026

2026-08-05 17:44:26 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 6:44 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:44 UTC≈ 6:44 AM UTC-11
Depth13.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.814°, -163.919°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.81°, -163.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
13.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.8140°N
-163.9190°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pkifsu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
214.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-08 00:17:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pkifsu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 5, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 120 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska — August 5, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pkifsu/